29-Oct-09

Eternal Flame

The pop-necrophiliac juggernaut that is Michael Jackson has opened a London exhibit of career castoffs and oddities, somehow coinciding with the release of what we can only hope is his last final concert film.

Along with the usual costumes and chotskies is a treasured Ronald Reagan letter to Jackson, wishing him speedy recovery from burns sustained in an

ill-starred Pepsi commercial.

Reagan’s infectious optimism failed to take hold in this instance. Jackson’s fire injuries are blamed by some for his subsequent pain killer abuse.

Much as we might dream of these oddities on permanent display in a real museum someday, the cruel fact is this is only a tease for the inevitable memorabilia auction.

25-Oct-09

A Killer Tree, A Pony And A Welfare Queen Walk Into A Bar…
The delightfully named David Rambo taking his skills learned producing “CSI” to the crime scene that was the Ronald Reagan presidency.The packagers of Harry Truman and Teddy Roosevet’s pissy endearment for the one man stage have turned their attentions to the beloved former president.

Reagan will supply the one-liners musty even in their day, and Rambo is to bring the sparkle.

Sadly, this meant the departure from the project of Hollywood right wing icon Lionel Chetwynd, who from the rather rough clay of George W. Bush’s 9-11 response fashioned a heroic narrative.